Do you remember those days when we would buy giant packs of Christmas cards with envelopes to send to all of our friends worldwide ?

Depending on your circle of friends, you could purchase hundreds of cards to send to loved ones and acquaintances on one's local or overseas contact list.
We made a point of only ever buying Charity Christmas Cards and these would be sold on given days usually from about October, at the Large City Hall or the Harker Hall.
I recall scores of caring ladies from the various charities, sitting at large tables with their beautifully reconditioned Christmas Cards for sale in shoe boxes !! Some were reconditioned or some had photos or paintings by local artists, sponsored by local business houses.

We would make a circuit of the room buying from our favorites charities, under the watchful eye of the amazing charity minded ladies !!
Twenty cards from the Downs Syndrome Association, twenty from the SPCA, twenty from St Johns Ambulance, Twenty from TOC H and so on.

I can just picture the Card Bee Making Circles that had taken place the whole year where like minded institutions spent happy days making and collating those hundreds of cards. Many were from old Christmas cards carefully cut and pasted (With glue even !) onto A 4 paper donated by local business people, and then neatly folded into four. Envelopes too were generally donated. (Remember the good old envelope ? Also a thing of the past !!)

Then came the tedious (I found it tedious as life was fraught in those days) but most found it a glorious walk down memory lane as the good old address book was hauled out of the drawer and old and precious friends were remembered.

Some cards had a banal Christmas message, some were given special thoughts and often a typed (or hand written - groan) epistle was placed inside of the years events !!
Then the important business of getting the cards off before the deadline had to be attended to. The Post Office would issue stern public warnings in the press, of dates to be adhered to for surface mail postings, otherwise one would be charged punitive airmail postage rates !!

To the USA, Asia and Australia cards had be posted before the end of October if I remember correctly, to the UK and Europe probably by the middle of November, African countries had the grace of end of November and then local cards possibly the middle of December.

The Poor Old Postman would then start wobbling on his clapped out old red bicycle to the postbox at the front gate, bringing sacks of cheery mail instead of bills for a change !!
Cards from all over the world would pour in from people one only ever heard from annually. Hanging up the cards was fun, we have a giant glass sliding door onto which we would "sticki stuff the cards (press-stick) or sometimes we would use those tiny pegs and loop them around the indoor garden.
Furtive glances were sometimes cast at peoples wealth of displayed cards to see if they had more friends than you did !!

It was so nice to hear news from abroad, or even news from a neighbour down the road and some of the cards were absolutely glorious. There were cards with glistening snow and sparkling silver and gold glitter, indicative of Christmas in the northern hemisphere, or there were cards with wildlife or cartoons. I most loved the ones of the Holy Family, with the beautiful faces of Mary and the Christ Child.

Christmas was Christmas in those days, no one was scared to say the "C" word !! I just hate it when I see the word Xmas, or see that the White House tree is called a "Holiday Tree" instead of a Christmas tree, what is the world coming too ????

Nowadays of course, most of us have gone to the e cards which is very very sad indeed. But then one does not only correspond with friends only at Christmas time as the world has opened up so much that it is so easy to send off a quick e mail every day if one has the wish to do so.

I remember when the first internet cards began to circulate furiously and our antediluvian third world e mail system would literally electronically buckle under the strain of the christmas flurry of cards.
I could just mentally picture all those santas and reindeers flying round and round aimlessly in snowy cyberspace as the airwaves struggled to cope.

Progress ?? Good or bad ?? I wonder ..

2) Notices and Event

The MDC Prayer
Dear Lord,
We pray for your guidance in building a nation that abides by your word and guarantees the values of democracy, human rights and individual freedoms.
We ask that you give us strength to always fight for justice and the rule of law for all our citizens.
To ensure that all Zimbabweans are free to pursue opportunity, equality and empowerment.
Lord we ask that you grant our leaders the wisdom and humility to follow your word and to serve the people of Zimbabwe with honesty and devotion.
We pledge to work in your name and in solidarity with the people of Zimbabwe to deliver dignity, hope, peace and prosperity to our great nation.
In Jesus name
Amen
CORONATION COTTAGES AND FLATLETS
Notice is hereby given that the 54th Annual General Meeting
Of Coronation Cottages and Flatlets Trust will be held
Venue: Verity Amm Hall Queen Road North-End Bulawayo
Date: Friday the 10th of December 20
Time: 2.00 pm
PAB AND THE ACADEMY
SHIRILAULU: YEMURAI MATIBE (SOPRANO), LOTTA MATAMBO
(MEZZO-SOPRANO), PETER CARTWRIGHT (PIANO)
Tuesday 7 December in the Robert Sibson Hall at 7.30 p.m.
South African based vocal duo Shirilaulu presents their recital "100
Tongues", which debuted at this year's Grahamstown National Arts Festival.
The name Shirilaulu is a combination of "shiri" - the Shona word for bird -
and "laulu" - the Finnish word for song. Their programme will include music
by Puccini, Mozart, Mendelssohn and Rossini and end with a medley of Christmas carols.
Admission: $10.00 & $5.00 [free to Red Carpet members and subscribers].
Booking at the Academy from Monday 22 November

THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES
Thursday 9 December in the Robert Sibson Hall at 2.30 p.m.
The first in a series of holiday movies for the young and the young in
heart! From the moment the Grace family moves into a secluded old house,
strange things start to happen... "A terrific fantasy for all ages!"
(FOX-TV).
Admission: $2.00

THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP
Thursday 9 December in the Robert Sibson Hall at 7.30 p.m.
A BBC film of Dickens' famous novel starring Derek Jacobi, Sophie Vavasseur
and Toby Jones. It will be preceded by a special Christmas episode of
Porridge starring Ronnie Barker.
Admission: $3.00
SANTA BUDDIES
Thursday 16 December in the Robert Sibson Hall at 2.30 p.m.
The Legend of Santa Paws! - Disney's irresistible talking puppies return in
a Christmas adventure.
Admission: $2.00

THE WRONG BOX
Thursday 16 December in the Robert Sibson Hall at 7.30 p.m.
Robert Sibson Hall at 7.30 p.m.
The scramble for an inheritance is the basis for this classic black comedy
starring Peter Cook and Dudley Moore as well as Michael Caine, Peter
Sellars, Tony Hancock, Ralph Richardson, John Mills and others too numerous
to mention! Mills attempts to do in brother Richardson with help from
family cohorts in order to be the sole survivor of a tontine...
Admission: $3.00

ROSSINI: LA CENERENTOLA [CINDERELLA]
Friday 17 December in the Robert Sibson Hall at 6.30 p.m.
- with supper interval.
"La Cenerentola" is Rossini's take on the Cinderella story - no fairy
godmother or magic tricks, but ugly sisters, a charming prince and bracelets
rather than glass slippers to help the d nouement! Appropriately enough,
Rossini began work on the opera on Christmas Day 1816 and, if not as well
known as The Barber of Seville, it is in no way inferior - and this is a
marvellous performance with Cecilia Bartoli in the title role. The
production is a traditional one with evocative sets and delightful costumes
whilst it's hard to imagine the music being better done.
Admission: $3.00 /R20.00 [free to Red Carpet members and subscribers]

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Thursday 23 December in the Robert Sibson Hall at 2.30 p.m.
Disney's animated version of Dickens' classic Christmas story with the
voices of Jim Carrey, Colin Firth, Gary Oldman and many more - a treat for
children and grown-ups alike!
Admission: $2.00

SCROOGE
Thursday 23 December in the Robert Sibson Hall at 7.30 p.m.
A second version of A Christmas Carol, this time the musical with eleven
joyous songs and starring Albert Finney with Kenneth More, Dame Edith Evans
and Sir Alec Guinness among the cast.
Admission: $3.00

THE MERRY WIDOW
Friday 31 December Robert Sibson Hall at 7.30 p.m. - with supper interval.
We intend to celebrate New Year's Eve at the Academy with a spectacular
version of Lehar's The Merry Widow and a special three- course dinner. The
production includes a full ballet sequence and, with a leisurely dinner,
will take us through to close to midnight when there will be a glass of
champagne to welcome 2011.
The menu includes chicken liver pate; chicken in white wine sauce with roast
potatoes, vegetables in season and Greek salad; lemon cheesecake
Bookings at the Academy: $20.00 inc. dinner. $5.00 inc.a glass of
champagne.
FESTIVE FRIDAY XMAS MARKET
For your last minute Xmas shopping
Support local manufacturers & home industries
Come do your Christmas Shopping at our Factory Market
Art Crafts Curio's Pottery
Jewellery Weaving Toys
Palms and Plants
Decorations, Xmas cakes and other Xmas goodies
Ivory Kraal - Cnr Fife Street Ext/Doncaster Rd
Opp Spinweave
Date: Friday 17th December 2010
Time: 9 am - 4 pm
Please contact Rea: 0772 420 846
Jenny: 0773 472 673
It's Christmas Time! And Ascot Shopping Centreis going all out to make
your festive season as fun-filled as possible. On Saturday 11th December,
bring the whole family with you to Ascot because we will be open later
than usual,Father Christmas is putting out a jumping castle, will be
painting faces and will have many toys and goodies for all his little
friends. So don't miss out. Stalls are available for $10. Book your stall
now with any of the following:
-Rashida, Body Basics, Ascot Shopping Centre, 09-250656, 0772258417
rashidaesat@yahoo.com
-Magret , KRZMA, Fidelity Life Centre, Suite 305, Fife Street/11th Avenue,
0774668093 info@mybulawayo.com
- BACK AGAIN -
Tookie and Rudi are - BACK AGAIN -
Come and Rock the New Year in at Hotel Rio
- Friday 31st December 2010 from 8.00 pm -
Full Bar and catering available -
Book for Dinner or just enjoy a snack at your table -
Cover charge $5.00 per person.
Come and enjoy live music from the Golden Years
of Rock 'n Roll and beyond and dance the Old Year's cares away
VAAB 24th Annual Exhibition opening on the 9th of December 2010 at 5pm @ the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, Main Street/ Leopold Takawira Avenue.
It will be opened bySenator Matson Hlalo of Mzilikazi constituency. The exhibition showcases art works of young, mid-career and the gurus. come and select a Xmas gift from this wide range of artworks( batiks, sculpture, paintings, prints, photography, ceramics and graphics.
hope to see you there
New Year is just around the corner and we are all getting really excited for the Fallsfest!!!
This Year we will be hosting a 2 day music festival, featuring some of South Africa and Zimbabwe's top artists, Including - THE PARLOTONES, Ghapi, Evicted, Mann Friday, Kazz Douie and more......
Our concert will be starting around 6:30pm each night and the line up is as follows -
NIGHT 1 (30th) = Kazz Douie, Evicted, Mann Friday, The Parlotones
NIGHT 2 (31st) = Kazz Douie, Evicted/Mann Friday, Ghapi, DJ Francis
Fallsfest has just opened up a new campsite along the river so there will be no shortage of accommodation.
We have also negotiated some great discounts for all adventure activities so be sure to contact us to book.
We still have lots of tickets available, but they are selling fast! Ticket sales in Byo between 12 - 2pm Monday to Friday only.
Contact Sarah on cell: 0774 432 800 & Email: fallsfest@yoafrica.com
Look forward to seeing you there !!!!
IT'S SILLY SEASON
THERE IS NO "TIME" LIKE THE PRESENT
THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE "TIME"
JOIN IN THE FESTIVITIES WITH
D J FRANK
ON
WEDNESDAY 15TH DECEMBER
FRIDAY 17TH DECEMBER
TUESDAY 21ST DECEMBER
XMAS EVE FRIDAY 24TH DECEMBER
NO COVER CHARGE
DRINKS ON SPECIAL
"TIME" NEVER A BETTER TIME.
Events
Movie Extravaganza
Morning Star Christian Academy presents Movie Extravaganza
Join us for a 3 nights of family fun, stage acts, inspiring movies, and
delightful culinary treats, not to be missed.
8 December 2010
15 December 2010
5.30 for 6pm
Robert Sibson Hall, Academy of Music
This is a fundraising initiative to send our students to represent
Zimbabwe in the International Students Convention in Virginia USA, May
2011, please support us.
Contact Mrs M Sweetman 252201 / Principal R Langworthy 287699
Events
Christmas Party 3 December 2010
John Smale Orphanage
Christmas is here again. that means lots of presents, parties for our children, lunches with
our families. what a wonderful festive time...
There is a special group of children out there that need your love and
caring too.
John Smale is an orphanage of about 70 children ages 8 to 18 who would
love to unwrap a present on Christmas day.
Make their holiday special, bring your second hand.
TOYS, SHOES, BOOKS, FASHION JEWELLERY, ETC.
and for their party...
CRISPS, POP CORN, COOLDRINK, SWEETS, CHOCOLATE.
Bring your gifts to the selected drop off points and they will be
presented to children on the 3rd of December at their Christmas
party.
Greenvale
Paddy's Veggie Shop
Sedgemore
Look out for the BIG Box
Please, they need you....
Thank you.
Mrs M Sweetman 252201 quickstar@zol.co.zw
Friday 24th December 2010
LIVE MUSIC BY GARY STANLEY AND BRAD CUNNINGHAM.
Cover charge $5
RAIL LEISURE STEAM SAFARIS - PLUMTREE TRIP 12th of December.....pse note REVISED DATE
Dear Friends,
We are pleased to inform you that bookings for the Plumtree tour are now open.
The train will depart Bulawayo for Plumtree @ 0800hrs on the 12th of December 2010, arriving Plumtree 1200hrs. continental breakfast will be served on board en-route to Plumtree. on arrival guests will be treated to a braai lunch, only this time guests will have an opportunity to braai their own meat (braai packs will be provided). variety of starches will be available, including rice, jacket potatoes, a choice of salads. on board a cash bar will be available.
The train is scheduled to arrive back in Bulawayo at 1800hrs
The tour is going for only $50 (all inclusive)(children half-price) + guests will be given a Rail Leisure Mug Free.
For Bookings and payments please visit us at NRZ Main Station reservations office counter number one. Bookings open Tuesday 16 November 2010 8am - 4pm.
Space is limited so book early

Proposed trip to Victoria Falls.........29th December - 2nd January.......this special train is planned to co-incide with the New Year celebrations in the Falls...more details next week
For More Information please get in touch with the following:
Munya: 09 362291; 0772 678324
Ken: 09 362732; 0772 594887
E-mail steamsafari@nrz.co.zw
Regards,
Munyaradzi Masaga
(Advert inserted on behalf of NRZ by Friends of the Bulawayo Railway Museum)
Bulawayo Rotary Club
Carols by Candelight

Admission: FREE
Donation Boxes on Hand
WILD WEDNESDAYS @ MOSAICS
Wednesdays in December
Featuring Dj YARON.
08 Dec - Ladies night
15 Dec - Masquerade Party
22 Dec - MEGA - FEST - Also featuring South Africa's Dj Sox playing Back2Back with Yaron
* Late night licenses *
THE MEGA - FEST
TOP SOUTH AFRICAN Dj's
YARON & SOX
PLAYING
BACK2BACK
THE BIGGEST PARTY BULAWAYO HAS EVER SEEN
Shooter girls - Drink specials - lucky draw -
Body painted guys and dolls - outside stage - multiple bars
& lots more!
Tickets:
The launch: Pre sold R50, door $10
Ladies night and masquerade party: R50 at the door
Mega - Fest: $15 presold.
Info: ILAN 077 715 3584
Presold available at Mosaics, Greenvale, The Coffee Shoppe, Middy's, Bombela, Pembroke Place, River Cafe and Indaba Book cafe
BULAWAYO EVENTS CALENDAR
Make sure your functions do not clash !
CONTACT
Kirsty Fletcher
Strindo Chickens
Tel: +263 9 487407
Fax: +263 9 487977
Email: kirstyfl@mweb.co.zw
VAAB 24th Annual Exhibition opening on the 9th of December 2010 at 5pm @ the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, Main Street/ Leopold Takawira Avenue.
It will be opened bySenator Matson Hlalo of Mzilikazi constituency. The exhibition showcases art works of young, mid-career and the gurus. come and select a Xmas gift from this wide range of artworks( batiks, sculpture, paintings, prints, photography, ceramics and graphics.
hope to see you there.
3) Roses And Raspberries
Bulawayo Help Network would like to thank CBC School for the grand fete on Saturday 27 Nov. The "Guess the Weight" Christmas cake was won by Beryl Odendaal, the Barbie Doll and gifts by Mr Painting and the toy Monster Truck by R.Ismail. Thank you everyone for your support.
Raspberries to a certain auction centre, you know who you are.
This is my story:
I hunted for ages to take my little beloved car to a reputable place to sell on my behalf. I did my homework. I decided after much consideration to take it to a certain auction centre. They told me it could stay there as long as it needed and they would sell it. To my disbelief, my car was hidden away like a blemish on someone's backside. They NEVER displayed it. They had the cheek to say "if people don't ask, we don't show". I ask you - how are people supposed to ask if they don't KNOW about it or SEE it?! After 6 auctions (3 weeks) (of non-viewing) I called to see the progress and was asked to remove my car. The offer was less than half I expected. I asked to be given a few days to remove it and they agreed, only for someone to call the next day and demand it be removed or I pay storage of US20 a day! Before I had even managed to organise a way to get it out, they removed it from their premises, dumped it in the alleyway (awaiting refuse collection) and shut their gate, I wasn't even aware they had done that.
Really people. When did we become so hard-hearted. Are all the auction houses the same? We are the clients and shouldn't have to be pushed around like dirt - like they are doing us favours. They are offering the community a service and should do so properly. Where would they be without our goods and money??
JD
Another two beautiful trees fell over along Cecil Avenue last night (2.12.10). This has happened because the trenches that were dug along one side of the trees were far too close, causing root damage and destabilization of the trees. Trees that have taken years to grow are now falling like skittles. With the rains we have now lost three large trees in as many weeks, two in one night and all within a short distance from one another! Raspberries to the company who dug these cable trenches with little consideration to the environment that they were working in. Might they please consider trying to stabilize this avenue of trees before we lose any more?
Angry Hillside Resident.
4) Congratulations

5) Condolences/In Memorium/Wreath Funds

CUMMINGS. John McMillen (Jack)
Passed away on 4th December, 2010, in Bristol, UK, in his 89th year.
Respected colleague and one of Zimbabwe's most upstanding and supportive residents.
He was able to spend some time with his family and see Alan settled in Sheffield.
Our thoughts are with John (Bristol), Maureen, Gary, Kim, Kyle and Erin (USA) and Alan.
Paul and Elspeth Goodwin. boomerang@gatorzw.com
RILEY - JUNE - It is with regret that the family advise the passing of their beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother on Thursday last 2.12.2010.
Please note that a service of thanksgiving for her life will be held at Farley's Chapel on Wednesday, 8.12.2010 at 2pm. All friends will be welcome.
A wake will be held following the service at McDonald's Club and it would be appreciated if those attending would assist by bringing a plate of snacks.
DAVE RILEY - Enquiries to rickwood@gatorzw.com
CONDOLENCES
Mrs Othelia 'Tess' Burke
The service for Tess will be held on Monday 20th December 2010 at 3pm at the St Andrews Presbyterian Church (behind the Hillside Post Office).
Friends please come and share in our goodbye.
Tea will be served in the hall afterwards.
6) Pets

PURR - lease , help !
Missing from the area of Cardwell / Dunmow / Brentwood Roads during Thursday night's storm ( 2 December ) :
" FROSTY " , a 1 - year - old male ( neutered ) cat . He is white with some ginger markings on his face and tail . He has blue eyes ( and a squint ! ) and purrs a lot . PLEASE CONTACT : Heather Taylor on 286125 if you know anything about his whereabouts - we all miss him !PURR - lease , help !
Wanted pure bread boer boel , roti , dober man .puppies a very
good home will be provided and plenty love and care
If interested please contact michael on 0772417731
Margaret Bernard at Pet Hilton happy to accommodate your pet whenever you need. Bitches on heat catered for, and supervised matings when required. Domestic obedience training given. Christopher on duty to beautify your dog, shampoo, dip, brush, and clip, etc. All breeds welcome. Dip tank open Saturdays 8.30 - 11.30. Fee R10 per dog. Phone 242979 to book or make enquiries.
7) Guardian Angels, Donations and Wish Lists

I am appealing for any old magazines for the folk who have a long wait at the Mpilo Radiotherapy unit.
I was there myself today for my 6 monthly check up and felt very sad that the poor souls had not much to take their minds off the long wait, they are very busy at the department and do a wonderful job but it does take quite awhile to get through the many patients waiting for The Onchologist or Chemo treatment. There is a TV in the main chemo lounge but nothing in the Reception area.
I took a few down with me today and they were pounced on with great delight, we also have Patients at the Cancer unit (45 bed) where out of town cancer patients stay until their treatment is finished sometimes a week or more who would love to break the long days with something to read.
Anyone good enough to help can phone me on 0712407753 (or 250830 before 8.30 am or after 4pm) and I can organise to collect or let them know where to drop off.
Thanks again,
Happy Christmas to all the readers,
Jean
THE DIARY OF AN AFRICAN PRINCESS
By
MICHELE MACMILLAN
An amusing little read about living in Australia - things that no one else will tell you!
Great stocking fillers or Christmas prezzies.
R70 or $10
Phone 0712 614281 or e-mail macmish@yoafrica.com
GUARDIAN ANGELS OF EDITH DULY NURSING HOME THIS WEEK
MR DAVE JOHNSON
JANET KENYON
PASTOR MACHINGAUTA
NAUDE FAMILY
PETRA PRIMARY SCHOOL
MRS STEYNBURG
TRIBAL LOGISTICS
LINDSAY FINCH
BUZZ AND JEANNE BURROUGHS
KARIN AND CRAIG BAILEY
LIONEL AND SHEILA FROST
MIKE AND SHIRLEY STREVER
JOHN AND JHELEN BUCKLE
BULAWAYO POWER BOAT CLUB
CHIP CHASE
FOOD 4 HOMES
GEES FRUIT & VEGES
KERSHELMAR
DEREK LANGTON
LOSCON
NETCONNECT
NESBITT CASTLE
MRS STEYNBURG
WHITESTONE SCHOOL
MR LEE - ZIMBABWE/BOTSWANA CHRISTIAN MISSION
The wonderful folk at Chipchase have pledged to donate bag for bag of manure to Edith Duly Nursing Home. For each bag y of top dressing, compost or manure you buy they will send a bag of manure to maintain the glorious garden and veggie garden at the Nursing Home.
SMS Malcolm at Chipchase on 0712211841
8) Bulawayo News

THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION, HILLSIDE, BULAWAYO
The raffle was drawn on Sunday 28th November, the winners:
Christmas Cake - D Anderson
Grocery Hamper - J Condon
Liquor Hamper - P McCay
Toiletry Hamper - K Hatton
Bottle of Whisky - I Percy
Many thanks to all who participated - wishing you all a happy
and safe Holiday Season
Wiseowls Publications take pleasure in advising that
during this week issue no. 3 of the series "25 Quickie
Crossword Puzzles" will be available in the following
places:
Morningside Supermarket
Hillside Kwikspar
Bonsa Casa Blance Hillside
The Gift Shop New Br,fld.Sh.Centre
Pembroke Place Restaurant H'side
Vigne Bookshop Fife Street and
Stationery Express Fife St. and Ascot
have some copies left of vol. 1 and 2.
Happy puzzling !!!
Wiseowls
9) Gossip Column

Dear Maggie
Please find below a brief outline of our OMs weekend.
Thanks and love from us all
Gerald

Old Miltonians' reunion in Perth
As many may be aware, a reunion of Old Miltonians was held in Perth from 26 to 28 November. The event was initially planned as a 30th anniversary for the class of 1980, but thankfully many other OMs participated in this event, which enabled us all to meet up after many years of being scattered all over the globe.
The weekend commenced on Friday 26th at 6.30 PM with a "boys' evening" at Emerald Park clubrooms. Approximately 35 OMs attended, and enjoyed a great evening, reminiscing about school days, and catching up on the past 30 years. After several rehearsals of trying to leave the venue which was booked until 11 p.m. the die-hards eventually left at about 2.15 when the last keg was empty.
A cruise was organised from Hillarys Boat Harbour, and this departed late Saturday morning. The weather was calm which enabled a smooth and relaxing cruise, for the visitors to Perth. On the Saturday evening from 7 p.m. we all thoroughly enjoyed a 3 course dinner at Spinnakers Restaurant. Partners and spouses also partook in the festivities. Pete Hatton proved to be a great MC, starting off the evening with the traditional Latin grace, said with the appropriate speed of a true Milton boarder. After Paul Cutler welcomed everyone, Rory McKenzie gave an entertaining review of Milton in the 60s, followed by Steve McKenna's moving speech about what Milton stands for, and his time there in the 70s. Adrian Abel finished off the evening with a positive account of the changes of the 80s.
On Sunday from 11.00 a.m. an open braai for Zimbabweans took place at Kings Park, a wonderful venue to finish off a great weekend of camaraderie and nostalgia
It is incredible to think that Paul Cutler mooted the reunion about 2 years ago, and a week ago it actually happened. Thank you to Paul, Jane Gardiner, Pete Hatton, Steve Kerr and Gerald Keyer for their efforts in organising the reunion, and to Lindsay Gardiner who captured most of the photographs, and Nelson Pollard who organised the banners and beer mugs. A huge thank you to all those from outside Perth who attended, particularly those from outside Western Australia. Attendees from outside Australia travelled from France, Singapore and Durban.
We treasure and remember Milton High School and the community, which remains close to our hearts. For all of us it was a truly memorable event and we all look forward to the next reunion wherever and whenever that may be.
Good afternoon. I recently bought a 2nd hand cookery book featuring Wooty. I recalled how much I enjoyed his TV programmes and how much inspiration I drew from him. I wondered whatever became of him. In surfing the net I came across your newsletter and sadly discovered that he had passed on. I lived in Bulawayo circa 60's and 70's while serving in the police, so found the newsletter very interesting indeed. A good number of us ex policemen are actively involved in providing assistance to the senior citizens in Bulawayo so the citizens of Bulawayo are still close to our hearts.!! Kind regards Terry Smith.
10) Personal Column

The Courteney Boot Company factory and office annual shutdown will be from 17 December 2010 until 17 January 2011. We wish all our clients, customers and friends the season's greetings and happy holidays. We look forward to hearing from you in the New Year. Telephone: 243059. Email: gale@courteneyboot.com. John, Gale and the team
"Christmas is coming - the geese are getting fat,
Please put a penny in the old man's hat.
If you haven't got a penny then a farthing will do.
If you haven't got a farthing, then God Bless You."
Looking for something as a Christmas present? Then what about a copy of "One Man in his Time", Peter Rollason's
anecdotal biography? Stories of events, people and happenings over more than 60 years.
Available at $10 from Peter himself (tel; 240517), Hillside Pharmacy or the Zimbabwe Academy of Music.
"Prayer requests" : If anyone is in need of prayer for any problem - please contact "Nola" on 241379 during the following times:
10 a.m. - 12.00 mornings except Sunday Mornings, and 7.30 - 9. 30 p.m. any evening except Wednesday evenings. "
11) Gweru And Harare News

12) Wining And Dining

If you want your Christmas party to be one to be remembered then spend it at New Orleans restaurant. Full a la carte or set menus of your choice.
For bookings tel: 243176, 244402 (during power cuts) or email us at banff@Yoafrica.com.
DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND
CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCHEON
BULAWAYO COUNTRY CLUB
Marion invites you to join in the festivities at Country Club
where we will be serving our popular 3 course traditional
Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. Don't miss out on
this special occasion to celebrate a fabulous meal with
family and friends in a warm and jolly atmosphere.
Bookings limited
Tel Marion 0772351073 / 0712608754 / 289677
WINING AND DINING
MASS-IMO'S GENUINE ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Ascot Shopping Centre
Open for lunch Tuesday to Friday
Open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday.
Closed Sunday and Monday
Phone 237430
Mmmmmmmm Maxis salads are the best I live for his pepper steak and and HeeHoo loves his Tripo !
Some of the places to eat in Bulawayo:-

GARDENER AVAILABLE. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED MAN WHO HAS BEEN IN MY EMPLOY FOR 9 YEARS. RELIABLE, TRUSTWORTHY, HARDWORKING; ABLE TO WORK ON OWN. KNOWLEDGE OF BOREHOLES, POOLS & VEG. SPEAKS ENGLISH. NEEDS LIVE-IN POSITION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. PLEASE CONTACT RAMONA @
KEY SERVICES, 13th AVE / FIFE ST, BULAWAYO. PHONE : 65060
1. SITUATIONS WANTED
Secretary - (45 yrs) - 24 years experience
tel 0775 964 398
School leaver (19 Years) - 9 '0' levels, 2 'A' levels - accounts,
business studies
tel: 0772 755 732/0775 964 398
SITUATIONS WANTED
Lady aged 37 is seeking a position in the Safari Industry, Hunting, Camping,
or Lodges in Tanzania or Namibia. Have vast experience in management and catering
procurements. Worked in both Tanzania for 4 years and Namibia 1 year.
Email: isemongermaryanne@yahoo.com
Cell: (0263) 0772 353 777
I am enthusiastic, hardworking and looking for something "out of the box" and challenging.
I have a qualification in Project Planning and Management, a diploma in sales and marketing, certificate in broadcasting. Have received training in leadership and management from Africa Leadership Management Academy (ALMA). 10 years experience in Trade Finance and Services at a commercial bank. Was finance manager with a clearing company. Have experience in church administration.
For more information on what I can do please contact me on : Cell 0772 560060 or e-mail me at hlalani@mebychoice.com or hlalanincube@myfastmail.com
EMPLOYMENT WANTED
I HAVE A LOVELY MAID WHO IS LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT. SHE IS REALLY NICE WITH A SWEET TEMPERAMENT AND CAN DO BASIC COOKING AND IS GREAT WITH KIDS. PLEASE CONTACT ROSY ON 0772- 414-081 OR rosy.alan@gmail.com.+++++++
l am a man aged 39years, with 10 years experience and seeks a position
of a buyer or storeman on fulltime bases.Please contract 0773592 941
or email phibmupere@gmail.com
24) Business Opportunities

Therapeutic massage, weight, cellulite and inch loss, Face peels, manicure, pedicure and waxing. Contact Susan on 0712 369 709 or 0772 857 376
CURVES - Strengthening women - Opening 29 November 2010! Learn how you can change your life 30 minutes at a time.
We will be setting appointments for a free tour and fitness assessment during our grand opening week. Please call and leave your name and day and evening telephone number and our staff will return your call after Friday the 19th of November 2010.
Shop 1, Zonk'izizwe, Bradfield. Telephone: 73431. www.curves.com
27) Tuition

Little People Daycare.
Opening January, 2011
AT
60 Chelmsford Road,
Matsheumhlope.
(Conveniently located near four schools)
We look forward to welcoming your
"Little People"
Ages accepted: 18 months to 3 Years.
For enquiries and registration:
Please contact Mrs. Austin
Email: antlaw50@yahoo.co.uk
To all our domestic employer's a workshop has been organised for you
by Aprons & Babies on how to live with your Maid.
the workshop has been organized so that the following factors may be highlighted and we may be able to know what to do and when to do what on engage one.
they are important in our daily living but we may be not aware what to do.find yourself a booking and lets talk about it. the following topics will be covered:
how to recruit the right one
is the religion and age important
how to vet them
what are the labour laws on the domestic employment.
who gazette their payroll.
the importance of having a fully trained maid/Gardner.
what is the right protective clothing.
biblical considerations.
privacy
in addition to that there is a treat for the ladies as well
IS MY HOUSE A HOME. Covering:
home interior and exterior decor
home gadgets/verimark etc.
home health guide/mothercare
beauty and nail saloon
dress parade
necesary plants.
book for your convinience
venue: idc pavillion zitf grounds
date: 12-12-10
office # 2b 3rd floor ramjis complex.
contact nothando on; 09-210008(after hrs) 077-2-803-593- /0712-920-774
we look forward to make a difference in your home.
TUITION
Qualified remedial teacher offering Holiday tuition,Grades one to seven,English and maths.Please contact Phyl Nesbitt on 245144
TUITION
KOALA EDUCATION BYO
Places are still available at The Swiss Hotel Management School for 2011.Only 5 o'levels necessary.For futher information please contact Phyl Nesbitt on245144
28a) Christmas Gift Suggestions

RUSSELL HOBBS 20L MICROWAVES WITH A MIRROR FINISH , REVLON GIFT SETS AND DR MIRACLES HAIR PRODUCTS- In stock we have Revlon fragrance gift sets for Him and Her at reasonable prices. (Fire and Ice, Love Her madly, Charlie, Unforgettable and 24Seven)Does your hair need some TLC? Dr Miracles has the solution for you (Temple& Nape Balm for the residing hairline, Hot Gro Oil/Balm, Braid Spray. Medicated treatment. Call/Text Marble on 0712 210 659 or 0773390904 or leave a message with Pauline on 09 230321.
THINKING CHRISTMAS OR BIRTHDAY GIFTS??? WELL LOOK NO FURTHER!
PLAYSTATION GAMES & LOTS MORE AVAILABLE FOR KIDS & THOSE YOUNG AT HEART
PS2 Consoles (used, but in good condition) US$120.00 - includes, memory
card + 2 controls
PS2 Consoles Slim Line (used, but in good condition) US$150.00 - includes,
memory card + 2 controls
PS3 Consoles 120gb brand new US$550.00
Nintendo Wii (brand new) US$450.00 each
Wide Range of PS2 Games to choose from @ US$16.00 each
(FIFA 2002 - 2008 ANY 2 FOR ONLY US$24.00)
PSP Games US$25.00 each
PSP Car Chargers US$20.00 each
UMD Movies US$20.00 each (played on PSP)
PS3 Games US$35.00 each
PS Dance Mats US$30.00 each - games available
PS2 Buzzers - designed for games with buzz titles such as sport quiz/who
wants to be a millionaire US$20.00. Buzz titled games available too.
High School Musical Microphones US$30.00 (set of 2) - games available.
Eye Toy Camera US$20.00 - games available
PS - 4 Player adaptor US$30.00
Wii games US$35.00 each
Wii controls US$20.00
X-Box games $35.00 each
PC Games US$16.00 each - 4 left
OTHER ITEMS FOR SALE
Children's educational CD- Rom's - Maths, Eng & Sci - Set of 5 for US$60.00
or US$15.00 each (4-7yrs)
Children's educational CD-Rom's - Maths, Eng & Sci - 3 in 1 US$40.00 each
(5 - 8yrs) & (8-11yrs)
Binatone cordless phones (brand new) - Single US$50.00, twin US$75.00 each
Obscene T-Shirts from UK - at US$20.00 each
Signature Scientific calculators US$20.00 each
Digital cameras (used) also available ranging from US$60.00
Digital camcoders also available

Contact: 0772 413 726 or call 245074 after 5.20 pm for viewing
It's Christmas Time! And Ascot Shopping Centre is going all out to make
your festive season as fun-filled as possible. On Saturday 11th December,
bring the whole family with you to Ascot because we will be open later
than usual,Father Christmas is putting out a jumping castle, will be
painting faces and will have many toys and goodies for all his little
friends. So don't miss out. Stalls are available for $10. Book your stall
now with any of the following:
-Rashida, Body Basics, Ascot Shopping Centre, 09-250656, 0772258417
rashidaesat@yahoo.com
-Magret , KRZMA, Fidelity Life Centre, Suite 305, Fife Street/11th Avenue,
0774668093 info@mybulawayo.com
FESTIVE FRIDAY XMAS MARKET
For your last minute Xmas shopping
Support local manufacturers & home industries
Come do your Christmas Shopping at our Factory Market
Art Crafts Curio's Pottery
Jewellery Weaving Toys
Palms and Plants
Decorations, Xmas cakes and other Xmas goodies
Ivory Kraal - Cnr Fife Street Ext/Doncaster Rd
Opp Spinweave
Date: Friday 17th December 2010
Time: 9 am - 4 pm
Please contact Rea: 0772 420 846
Jenny: 0773 472 673

TENDELE RIVER CRAFTS
(Formally Affrodizziac)
Now open at River Estate,
12th Ave. opp. Poly Tech
We are up and running and welcome all customers old and new.
Our business hours are
Mon-Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am -12 noon
Please note we will be open on Sunday 5th and Sunday 12th in conjunction with River Cafe for your convenience.
We have a wide range of exciting new stock ideal for Christmas. Drop in and browse around.
On Friday the 10th Dec. we will be re-launching this shop and invite you to join us for a celebratory glass of wine and a Xmas mince pie.
For further info contact Lynne 0712 703 431
Beautiful idea for a Xmas present: Rose Bushes
Widest selection in Bulawayo. Well grown and strong. Always something in bloom.
Hybrid tea, Floribunda, Shrub, Climber, Miniature.
Phone in your order and we will deliver to town.
Please telephone 0712 622 117 (our area no longer have land lines).
Better still, text as I'm usually outside but will get back to you later.
Or leave a message for me with my daughter Georgina on 09 240170.
Or email me:- fionawinch@hotmail.com Fiona Winch
MABEARS NURSERY AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES
5 BROCK ROAD, PADDONHURST
TELEPHONE 09 203817/77011 OR 0733 700 543
GRAND OPENING 11 DECEMBER 2010.
TIME 10AM TILL 6PM
TEA AND CAKE ON SALE AR $1.00
GRAFTED FRUIT TREES
ORANGE, LEMON, NAARTJIW, MANGO, AVOCADO
LOTS OF SHRUBS AND SEEDLINGS
DWARF ASTERS ARUM LILIES
DWARF DAHLIAS BLEEDING HEART CREEPER
SWEET WILLIAM SUCCULENTS
DOUBLE SWEET WILLIAM
PORTULACA CACTUS
MARIGOLDS COLEUS
DIANTHUS COCKSCOMB
POINSETTIAS (DOUBLE AND SILVER)
SALVIA EVOLVUBLE
HYPERICUM RUELLRA
LANTANA
LOTS MORE IN STOCK
Instant Flowers Nursery
53 Southway (Lower End Road on Right)
Burnside
Phone number 240169
Cell 0772 217 024
Wishes to inform all valued customers that we will be closing from 18 December 2010 to 8 January 2011. See you on Monday the 9th 2011 when we re-open.
The whole range of summer seedlings are available now including busy Lizzies, Dwarf Begonias and summer Petunias. In the gift line there are hanging baskets, potted plants. Also beautiful South African exotic day lilies
Sincerely
Shirley Mayson
33) TIDBITS

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